An usual weapon to say the least, the Catechist-pattern is a high-power, self-loading mechanical crossbow weapon
designed not to fire regular crossbow bolts but rather specially constructed 15 centimetre adamantine-silver alloy
stakes. These stakes, as well as being diamantine-tipped and fired with sufficient force to pierce body armour, are microetched with deadly prayers of anathema against the witch and the Daemon and feature razor barbs that snap out from the stake to embed in the target’s flesh.
The special stake-bolts fired by the Catechist count as “holy” weapons, and so many have a particular effect on
certain warp creatures (as will be noted in their description) and count as having the Tearing effect when used against
targets with a Psy Rating or Sorcery. If more than 5 points of Damage are dealt after Armour and Toughness Bonus, the bolt becomes embedded in the victim. Removing the bolt by force deals an additional 1d5 points of Damage ignoring Armour and Toughness Bonus.
Stake-bolts for the Catechist can only be acquired through the Holy Ordos itself, for the purposes of getting hold of
them they have a base price of 50 Thrones each and Rare Availability.
Catechist Pattern Stake-Crossbow[]
| Class | Range | RoF | Dam | Pen | Clip | Rld | Special | Wt | Cost | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 40m | S/-/- | 1d10+4 R | 3 | 5 | 2Full | Special | 4kg | 750 | Rare |
SB Required: 3
Inquisitor's Handbook content
Can only be found within Holy Ordos'